The No. 2 seed, Aryna Sabalenka on Saturday defended her Australian Open crown to clinch a second Grand Slam trophy, overpowering Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-2 in the women's singles final at the Rod Laver Arena.

The 25-year-old also became the first player to successfully defend an Australian Open title since Victoria Azarenka. The final match was an intriguing battle as Zheng also gave a challenging fight. However, it was Sabalenka who emerged victorious in a match that lasted for a 76-minute and won her second Grand Slam title.